The city of Jefferson has not abandoned the proposed Water Tower rental housing project, city administrator Mike Palmer told the county board of supervisors Monday morning.
Read MoreMonth: November 2015
Jeff council looking at two CDBG applications
A pair of Community Development Block Grants (CDBGs) were on the Jefferson city council’s Nov. 10 agenda. The council set Dec. 8 as the date for a public hearing on an application for a CDBG for an owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program.
Read MoreSupervisors okay joining Beaver Creek watershed group
Greene County will join the new Beaver Creek watershed management authority, if only to keep a watchful eye on other members who may have more “urban” interests. The county board of supervisors approved a 28E agreement to participate in the Beaver Creek Watershed Management Authority, which will include eastern portions of Paton, Junction and Washington Townships in Greene County, as…
Read MoreCounty supervisors, Jeff council consider insurance costs
Employee health insurance benefits were on the agendas for both the county board of supervisors and the Jefferson city council this week. The supervisors discussed changing the county’s third party administrator (TPA) from Wellmark to Cypress Benefit Administrators after Sandy Scheuermann (insurance broker with Paradigm Benefits) suggested a savings of 14 percent by making the move. Scheuermann presented information pertinent…
Read MoreWatch party slated this Saturday in Jefferson
Bernie Sanders supporters, other Democrats and all who are interested in learning about issues in the presidential campaign are invited to a Greene County Bernie debate watch party Saturday, Nov. 14, at Doc’s Stadium on the east side of the square in Jefferson. The gathering will begin at 7:30 pm, with the televised Democratic debate at 8 pm.
Read MoreCouncil changes snow parking ordinance
The Jefferson city council at its Nov. 10 meeting approved the final reading of a change to the city ordinance pertaining to parking on city streets when it snows. The change reverses a change made four years ago.
Read MoreHarvest nearly complete, and ahead of normal
Harvest activities wound down, while fall tillage, tiling, and fertilizer applications continued during the week ending Nov. 8, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Farmers used the 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork to harvest corn for grain, harvest soybeans, and haul and spread manure. Reports of anhydrous application were received, although some farmers are waiting for cooler weather…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Nov. 9, 2015 Thursday, Nov. 19: Coffee ‘N Bingo resumes at 10 am in the Community Room. Enjoy bingo, coffee and cookies, sponsored by the Rippey Lions Club. Myron and Maralynn Rinker are the hosts for this event and they guarantee plenty of laughter. Rippey Lions Club: The Rippey Lions…
Read MoreLuella Moranville, 1913-2015
A service of remembrance was held Nov. 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Luella Katherine Moranville, 102, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Timothy A. Jones, pastor of the church. Marilynn Hoskinson was organist. Casket bearers were Mike Gardner, Andy Gardner, Steve Peterson, Robert Miller, Wayne Juhl, Brian Juhl and Mark Juhl. Interment was at Maas…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 6
In Greene County district court Danielle Brady Ferguson, 33, of Jefferson was granted a deferred judgment Nov. 2 after she pleaded guilty to a charge of theft-second degree, amended from theft-first degree. She was placed on probation for two years. A civil penalty of $750 was suspended. Ferguson must pay a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge and $21,762.89 restitution to…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 6
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Jesse Dean Lair of Jefferson on a charge of public intoxication. He was sentenced to time served and a judgment was entered for a $48 sheriff’s fee and $60 court costs.
Read MoreGrassley: Qs & As about veterans
~with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What is your message to Iowans this Veterans Day? A: The nation’s 21 million veterans have served America with sacrifice and service. And Iowa is home to more than 226,000 of these patriots who answered the call to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. Called to duty in times of war, natural catastrophe or…
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